Speech Therapist

Location: Westminster Point Pleasant Bradenton

Work With Excellence, Serve With Heart

Join the 5 star team at Westminster Point Pleasant, a beautiful waterfront continuing care retirement community located near downtown Bradenton.Currently seeking a skilled Speech Therapist for a full time position in our Health Center.EOE, DFWP "We honor those who served".

Why work for us?

- Competitive Hourly Wage

- Work Alongside Industry Experts That Take Pride in Their Work

- Supportive Management Team That Put Employees First

- Warm and Friendly Work Environment

- Beautiful, Well-Maintained Facility Conveniently Located Near Downtown Bradenton

- Flexible Schedule

- Plenty of Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities

JOB SUMMARY: Provide patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload. Participate in the Interdisciplinary team process. Provide teaching and training to care giver staff. Involvement in clinical program development. Supervises other licensed therapists, assistants, technicians, aides and students as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster and it's communities.

1. Evaluate, diagnose and treat cognitive, swallowing, speech & language disorders or communication efficiencies following MD orders.
2. Conduct assessments and screens to determine therapy needs. Enter in the system Plan of Care that meets resident's needs.
3. Develop and provide Caregiver Training to current staff.
4. Maintain timely and accurate documentation and enter information into the system.
5. Perform Resident's screening during the admission process, quarterly & annual screening to determine the need for therapy.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: Master of Science Degree in Speech Language Pathology and Professional Licensure where required by state law; two years clinical experience preferred. Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills. Utilizes effective time management skills. Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers. Strong oral and written communication skills.

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